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R342 FGV

1998 Honda NT650V

Black Petrol 647cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

31,785 mi
Last recorded31,785 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 1998 Honda NT650V32,334 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 FGV
MakeHonda
ModelNT650V
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine647cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 31,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn o/s edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 24,674 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight pulsing on lever, but not showing on rbt. (3.3.A1d)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 24,674 miles

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies from front lever. (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) contaminated by oil or grease (3.2.A1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil (2.3.3) DANGEROUS

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort slight pulsing on lever, but not showing on rbt. (3.3.A1d)

Nearside Front Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 17,513 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Offside Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion (2.3.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 14,971 miles

Front shock absorber has light misting of stanchion both front (2.3.3)

Rear Wheel alignment slightly misaligned. (2.5.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 14,783 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 14,018 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Steering movement slightly 'notchy' (2.2.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 12,095 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 10,362 miles

How Reliable is the Honda NT650V?

Based on 55,724 MOT tests across 4,370 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
1,241
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
4,370
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,032
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 892
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 828
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 436
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 307
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R342 FGV is a 1998 Honda NT650V in Black with a 647cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Honda NT650V models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 32,334 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Honda NT650V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,032 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R342 FGV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda NT650V typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 28 years old, this Honda NT650V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R342 FGV registered?

R342 FGV is a 1998 Honda NT650V, first registered on 23 May 1998.

Is R342 FGV safe to buy?

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